what are the buttons on the ipad mini 4?

The iPad User Guide is a rich source of frequently overlooked information about your iPad and iPadOS. The Guide is available both online using a web browser (such as Safari), or as an Apple Books download:

iPad User Guide - Apple Support

https://books.apple.com/book/id1567104892

Identify your iPad model - Apple Support

iPad mini 4

• Touch ID sensor in Home button

iPad mini 4 - Technical Specifications

Buttons and Connectors

• Built‑in stereo speakers
• Lightning connector
• Home/​Touch ID sensor
• 3.5 mm headphone jack
• On/Off - Sleep/Wake
• Dual microphones
• Volume up/down
• Nano-SIM tray (cellular models)

Use the Home, side and other buttons on your iPad

If your iPad has a Home button

Top button

Press to wake your device or put it to sleep. Press and hold the top button to turn your device off or on.

Home button

Use the Home button to unlock your iPad or make purchases using Touch ID. Press the Home button once to go to the Home screen. Press and hold to activate Siri.

Volume buttons

Use to adjust the volume when listening to music, watching videos or playing games.

Side switch (certain iPad models)

Use to mute sounds and alerts from your iPad or turn Rotation Lock on or off.

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